81% of Chicago med spas operate without a doctor on site, study shows

NBC 5 Responds News

81% of Chicago med spas operate without a doctor on site, study shows
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 nbcchicago
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 51%

Medical spas are a $15 billion industry that saw a huge spike in growth since the pandemic. A new study found most med spas in Chicago don’t have a doctor…

Medical spas are a $15 billion industry that saw a huge spike in growth since the pandemic. A new study found most med spas in Chicago don't have a doctor on site, and that could increase the risk of complications.

"When you get down to the treatment, that needs to be done under the care and supervision of a physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant," said Thiersch. Registered nurses and physicians supervise or perform cosmetic procedures in roughly 53% of Chicago med spas.These are concerning findings to Brittony Croasdell, a nurse practitioner and the clinical director at Fulcrum Aesthetics.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

nbcchicago /  🏆 545. in US

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

81-year-old veteran robbed, carjacked while delivering pizzas in Chicago81-year-old veteran robbed, carjacked while delivering pizzas in Chicago'I was afraid for my life.'
Read more »

Survey Spotlights Identification of Dermatologic Adverse Events From Cancer TherapiesSurvey Spotlights Identification of Dermatologic Adverse Events From Cancer TherapiesThe survey included 81 dermatologists and 182 medical oncologists at six US-based academic institutions.
Read more »

Experts: $15 Minimum Wage Would Benefit 1 Million OhioansExperts: $15 Minimum Wage Would Benefit 1 Million OhioansOhio lawmakers are considering legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for most Ohio workers and create a refundable Ohio Earned Income Tax Credit.
Read more »

15 L.A. restaurants and chains where a $15 budget goes far15 L.A. restaurants and chains where a $15 budget goes farStretch your dollar further with affordable and delicious meals for under $15, including Sonora-style burritos, burgers, Vietnamese comfort food, Salvadoran cuisine and more.
Read more »

Satoshi's Ally Predicts Epic $15 Billion Bitcoin Buy With FTX MoneySatoshi's Ally Predicts Epic $15 Billion Bitcoin Buy With FTX MoneySatoshi's ally, Adam Back, predicts monumental $15 billion Bitcoin buying spree fueled by recovered FTX assets
Read more »

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest resumes Coinbase share sales, offloads $15 million worth of COINCathie Wood's Ark Invest resumes Coinbase share sales, offloads $15 million worth of COINArk’s latest COIN sales are the most significant since April 11, when the investment firm offloaded $20.4 million worth of the stock.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-05 08:25:43